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166 LIFE OF PAUL . theyhad submittedtoself-denialand rigiddiscipline, were not even then sure of the victory.The prizecouldbe awarded to but one. Some might put forththe utmostefforttoobtainthis crowninghonor,but, as they reachedforththe hand to secure it, another, an instantbefore them,might graspthecovetedtreasure. Such is not the case in the Christian warfare . Those who comply with the conditionsare not to be disappointedat the end of the race. They all may gaintheprize,and win and wear thecrown of immortal glory. Multitudes in the world are witnessingthis game of life,the Christianwarfare. The Monarch of the universeand myriadsof heavenly angelsare watching with intenseinterestthe effortsof thosewho engage torun theChristianrace. The reward given to everyman willbe in accordancewith the perseveringenergyand faithfulearnestnesswithwhich he has performed hispart in the great contest. Paul himself practicedself-denialand endured severehardships and privationsthat he might win the prizeof eternallife, and, by his example and teachings, leadothersalsoto be gainers of the same reward . He says: " I thereforesorun,not as uncertainly; so fightI, notas onethatbeateththeair;but I keep under my body,and bringitintosubjection,lestthat by any means,when I havepreachedtoothers,I myselfshouldbe a castaway." The apostledesiredto arousehis Corinthianbrethren to seethe dangerthatmenaced them throughself-gratification;he thereforedwelton therigiddiscipline and abstemiousnessnecessaryto developsoundness,vigor,and endurancein the competitorsin